Okay, we are given 4172 and 2422. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 2 in column 1 and get 4.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 2 in column 2 and get 9.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 4 in column 3 and get 5.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 2 in column 4 and get 6.

So, 4172 + 2422 = 6594.

